Northeast Ohio is preparing for the coldest temperatures in decades and a wide range of public services and more have been affected.
The city of Mentor canceled all classes and activities associated with the Recreation Department and the Mentor Senior Center on Monday and today.
Lake County and Cuyahoga County government offices are closed today.

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Because of the extreme cold temperatures and the possibility of frostbite because of prolonged exposure to the cold, the Mentor Sled Hill, at 8350 Carpenter Drive, was closed both days as well, a city news release stated.
Mentor Fire Department urged residents to stay inside and out of the cold if at all possible, and to exercise extreme caution if driving.
For residents who lose power or heat during the winter storm, the Mentor Senior Center is designated an emergency warming center. The facility was kept open until 10 p.m. Monday.
Additionally, the Mentor City Council meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the city at 440-255-1100.
The Mentor Public Library, which closed early on Monday, will be closed today.
Along with numerous school closings and other meeting cancellations, the weather also affected area activities ranging from garbage pickup and court operations to tourist venues such as the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.
Republic Services is not picking up garbage in Eastlake and Willowick today, causing a one-day delay the rest of the week. Eastlake Mayor Dennis Morley said the rest of the city services are set to work as normal and the Eastlake Senior Center, 1580 East 332 St., is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Willoughby Courts closed three hours early on Monday, but will be open for normal hours today.
Fairport Harbor Village offices closed early on Monday, canceled a meeting Monday night and will be closed today. The meeting was rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Senior Center, 1380 East St.
The weather also was deemed too cold for popular winter activities. Alpine Valley in Munson Township and the Chardon City Chalet at the sledding hill are both closed today.
Despite the frigid temperatures, departments did not report cold-weather related health emergencies or injuries from car collisions.
Larry Greene, director of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency, said the county is prepared for any power outages that may happen because of the storm. Accommodations have been made with cities to open up warming shelters, if needed.
“People generally like a place where they can stop in and get a cup of coffee or charge their cellphone, rather than stay for a long time,” Greene said.
He advised that people use common sense and not leave home if they do not have to.
“Just plan for the worst and hope for the best,” he said.
Lake County residents in need of a place to warm up can call 211 for the closest of the county’s warming centers.
Betty Jacobs of 211 Lake County said Project Hope in Painesville Township is open and is an option for homeless as well as anyone who needs somewhere to warm up.
Seniors are encouraged to seek warmth at the following locations:
-- Eastlake Senior Center at 1580 E. 332nd St. Open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-975-4268.
-- Fairport Senior Center at 1380 East St. Open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-354-3674.
-- Willoughby Senior Center at 38032 Brown Ave. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-951-2832.
-- Mentor Senior Center at 8484 Munson Road. Open 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. Call 440-974-5725.
The Mentor Senior Center location also has a hot lunch available for $4 every day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Lake County Council on Aging advises looking out for the signs of hypothermia: stiff muscles, shivering, puffy or swollen faces, cold skin, slow breathing and mental confusion.
“All of these should be treated as possible signs of a cold temperature related illness. In an emergency, always call 911,” according to a release from the council Monday.
Residents in need of transportation can call Laketran’s Dial-a-Ride at 440-354-6100.